AUTO 99A - Automotive Electricity, Battery and Cranking Systems

    Recent Professors
    Pete Vernazza
    Recent Semesters
    Fall 2026
    Class Size
    Not published
    Credits
    7
    Fall 2026 Sections
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    Transfers To
    CSU
    Description
    This course covers the fundamentals of automotive electricity, including electron theory, the fundamentals of circuit construction and interpretation, principles of magnetism as applied to electric motors, relays, and coils. It will focus on diagnosis, troubleshooting, and servicing of automotive battery and cranking systems, including system repair procedures. Students will develop skills in the use of test equipment, including the digital volt ohmmeter (DVOM) and electrical load testing tools, for the analysis and diagnosis of these types of electrical systems.
    Usually Held
    Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 7:30am–8:50am, Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri 9:00am–12:20pm